Mac Case popping

i've never had a problem cracking macs. needless to say, dont even try to use a screwdriver to seperate it at the seam; you'll only ruin the plastic! the first way is to remove all the screws and lay the mac with the tube down in your lap. put your hands around thebottom corners of the mac, and then use your thumbs to push against the DB connectors back there. since you're actually then pushing against the system board inside, that usually does it. if that doesnt work, on to step 2. for step 2, thread the top two screws in, but only a few turns. DO NOT tighten them down! use your torx bit tool or whatever, and then push or lightly hammer on your tool. by doing this, you're acutally applying pressure through the loosened screws to the front half of the mac. that usually pops it loose. you can apply the same technique to the bottom screws also. i've done this to all compact macs except for the classic and cc models since i dont own one. hope i explained it clearly. david In a message dated 98-06-27 21:57:49 EDT, john higganbotham put forth: << Also, seems that every compact mac I have messed with has already had the case popped (according to the marks). What do I do if I come across a virgin that's never been popped so to speak? Is it harder to get the case off? >>